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Self-determination is in the hands of the client unless it jeopardizes their well-being. As a clinician working in a juvenile hall placement program, self-determination is a key component to assist youth in accomplishing their goals and developing positive coping...

To master the topic of professional ethics and values, it is important to be prepared for the questions asked during the ASWB social work exam. Having your LCSW (those breathtaking four letters) can be difficult, but the first step is to understand your own values and...

On any given day social workers interact with individuals, couples, and groups during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.  I have often thought about the courage and strength it takes to meet someone you do not know and share intimate secrets, struggles,...

Are you always saying 'someday I'll get licensed, someday I'll fulfill my potential, someday I'll be the social worker I know I can be?' But instead of taking action, some situation or circumstance finds it's way into becoming a priority instead? You want to get your...

Do you have an idea? A dream? Is there something you want for yourself but currently you haven't achieved it?   What have you already accomplished in your life? Do you have some successes to lean on? Learn from? How did you achieve what you have done to date?   Did...

Confusing. Confundido. In whatever language, the steps of Pakua are confusing. Especially as a white belt facing a blue belt. I persevered, I tried. Wonder what moment inspired the blog?  I am just trying to figure out why we make things so complicated? Oh, ok- let me...

Your mind is a tool. Use it don't let it use you! Once you master it, the possibilities are endless... We realize the importance of managing what the mind does. Often times our minds are distracted, afraid, or overloaded with past events and future concerns. Our focus...

What is passion? What are the components of it? In my experience, three things are pre-requisites for passion... #1 Blood.  If you aren't willing to risk the possibility of dropping a few drops then your passion is incomplete. #2 Sweat. The hard work involved in real...

When we set goals, it is because we want to have or be something more.  But 'more of what?' is an important question to ask yourself.  When you are seeking to become more, be intentional in doing what gives you more inner peace, more balance, more spiritual and...

"If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up."   There is a powerful story told about a leader taking his soldiers into a battle that they were outnumbered and ill-equipped to win. When their boats arrived on the shore of their enemy, the leader ordered the men...